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JVP’s victory is a setback for India

In a seismic shift that could reshape South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, the resurgence of Sri Lanka’s Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) signals more than just a political realignment it marks the rise of a China-aligned force at India’s doorstep, threatening to push New Delhi further into a strategic corner.

India, Maldives hold defence dialogue

The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, while the Maldivian delegation was headed by Chief of Defence Force, Maldives National Defence Force General lbrahim Hilmy.

India-Maldives sign MoU to upgrade police infrastructure in archipelago

"One of India's largest grant-funded projects in the Maldives, the NCPLE will be the hub for a modern Police force in the years to come. The NCPLE will serve to strengthen the traditions of exchanges and training between the Police forces of Maldives and India," Jaishankar added.

Trouble in the Isles

Three years into power, the President Solih-led government in the Maldives is facing multiple domestic issues like sexual harassment cases, graft charges and above all, pandemic related slowdown. This has reignited the relevance of the principal opposition party, the Islamist Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), led by Abdulla Yameen and has expectedly led to a brazen 'India Out' campaign, despite the widespread acknowledgement of India's role in rushing Covid-19 vaccines, testing-kits and PPE material in trying times

India, Maldives to begin mega defence exercise from tomorrow

The 14-day exercise will enhance synergy and inter-operability between the armed forces of the two nations in terms of understanding transnational terrorism both on land and at sea, conducting counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations and sharing best military practices and experiences.